If the Irish Government obliges us to choose between the Republic and the Union, then we will choose the Union

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In recent weeks like-minded colleagues have suggested that I adopt a more conciliatory position as regards the Government’s Brexit negotiations. If we were to do so it would completely undermine the heart of why we voted to leave, rendering our almost-reclaimed sovereignty a myth.

If we do not push on with firmness and tenacity the harm being done to our fishermen will continue, our powers to protect our borders will be compromised and our money will be squandered by needlessly paying the EU’s ransom upfront.

With everything in life there needs to be a balance. Any negotiations need to be two-sided. So when I ask questions about what the EU has compromised on I am met with silence because...